November 2024
December 2024
Kosovo Canal Explosion: Power Outages and Renewed Tensions with Serbia
A canal explosion near Zubin Potok, Kosovo, damaged a crucial water supply to two power plants, potentially causing widespread power outages; Kosovo's prime minister blamed Serbia, while Serbia denied involvement and offered aid.
Kosovo Canal Explosion: Power Outages and Renewed Tensions with Serbia
A canal explosion near Zubin Potok, Kosovo, damaged a crucial water supply to two power plants, potentially causing widespread power outages; Kosovo's prime minister blamed Serbia, while Serbia denied involvement and offered aid.
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44% Bias Score
Potential US Tariffs on Alcohol Imports from Canada and Mexico to Increase Prices
A potential 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods could significantly increase prices for popular alcoholic beverages in the US, impacting consumers and businesses; in 2023, the US imported $5.69B in beer and $4.81B in alcohol from Mexico alone.
Potential US Tariffs on Alcohol Imports from Canada and Mexico to Increase Prices
A potential 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods could significantly increase prices for popular alcoholic beverages in the US, impacting consumers and businesses; in 2023, the US imported $5.69B in beer and $4.81B in alcohol from Mexico alone.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine War: Winter Offensive Looms as January 2025 Inauguration Approaches
Intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Russia making advances and both sides preparing for a decisive winter push; the upcoming US presidential inauguration on January 20, 2025, is a key political factor that may affect the conflict's trajectory.
Ukraine War: Winter Offensive Looms as January 2025 Inauguration Approaches
Intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Russia making advances and both sides preparing for a decisive winter push; the upcoming US presidential inauguration on January 20, 2025, is a key political factor that may affect the conflict's trajectory.
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36% Bias Score
HTS Captures Most of Aleppo City in Major Syrian Offensive
On November 30th, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied rebels captured most of Aleppo city after a three-day offensive, resulting in 311 reported deaths and marking a significant escalation in the Syrian conflict.
HTS Captures Most of Aleppo City in Major Syrian Offensive
On November 30th, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied rebels captured most of Aleppo city after a three-day offensive, resulting in 311 reported deaths and marking a significant escalation in the Syrian conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in Berlin Exceeds 2023 Total
RIAS Berlin reported 1383 antisemitic incidents in Berlin during the first half of 2024, exceeding the 2023 total, with half being online; this surge, including physical assaults and lack of bystander intervention, reflects a concerning trend and urgent need for societal action.
Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in Berlin Exceeds 2023 Total
RIAS Berlin reported 1383 antisemitic incidents in Berlin during the first half of 2024, exceeding the 2023 total, with half being online; this surge, including physical assaults and lack of bystander intervention, reflects a concerning trend and urgent need for societal action.
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24% Bias Score
Thailand and Malaysia Flood: Nine Dead, Thousands Evacuated
Torrential rains caused severe flooding across eight southern Thai provinces, affecting 553,921 homes, killing nine, and displacing over 13,000; neighboring Malaysia also experienced widespread flooding, with over 122,000 evacuations and four deaths.
Thailand and Malaysia Flood: Nine Dead, Thousands Evacuated
Torrential rains caused severe flooding across eight southern Thai provinces, affecting 553,921 homes, killing nine, and displacing over 13,000; neighboring Malaysia also experienced widespread flooding, with over 122,000 evacuations and four deaths.
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16% Bias Score
Thousands of Defective Mortar Shells Supplied to Ukrainian Army
Thousands of Ukrainian-made 120mm and 82mm mortar shells supplied to the Ukrainian army were found to be defective, failing to detonate properly or falling short; investigations are underway, and the shells are being replaced with foreign-made ones.
Thousands of Defective Mortar Shells Supplied to Ukrainian Army
Thousands of Ukrainian-made 120mm and 82mm mortar shells supplied to the Ukrainian army were found to be defective, failing to detonate properly or falling short; investigations are underway, and the shells are being replaced with foreign-made ones.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Parts of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
A Syrian rebel coalition launched a surprise offensive this week, seizing over 20 villages and parts of Aleppo city, marking the first time rebels have entered Aleppo since 2016; this is the first major escalation in years, involving formerly US-backed groups.
Syrian Rebels Seize Parts of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
A Syrian rebel coalition launched a surprise offensive this week, seizing over 20 villages and parts of Aleppo city, marking the first time rebels have entered Aleppo since 2016; this is the first major escalation in years, involving formerly US-backed groups.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia Protests: Clashes Erupt After EU Talks Suspended
Following a disputed election and the government's suspension of EU talks, thousands protested in Georgia for two nights, resulting in clashes with police and at least 100 arrests, while the President condemned the government's actions and the opposition called for international sanctions.
Georgia Protests: Clashes Erupt After EU Talks Suspended
Following a disputed election and the government's suspension of EU talks, thousands protested in Georgia for two nights, resulting in clashes with police and at least 100 arrests, while the President condemned the government's actions and the opposition called for international sanctions.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia Suspends EU Talks Amidst Mass Protests
Following a disputed election condemned by the EU as neither free nor fair, Georgia's government suspended EU accession talks, sparking mass protests in Tbilisi and Batumi where police used water cannons and tear gas against demonstrators.
Georgia Suspends EU Talks Amidst Mass Protests
Following a disputed election condemned by the EU as neither free nor fair, Georgia's government suspended EU accession talks, sparking mass protests in Tbilisi and Batumi where police used water cannons and tear gas against demonstrators.
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60% Bias Score
Rebel Offensive in Syria: Aleppo Partially Seized
A rebel alliance led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a major offensive in northwestern Syria, capturing parts of Aleppo and causing thousands to flee; the Syrian government is retaliating with airstrikes supported by Russia.
Rebel Offensive in Syria: Aleppo Partially Seized
A rebel alliance led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a major offensive in northwestern Syria, capturing parts of Aleppo and causing thousands to flee; the Syrian government is retaliating with airstrikes supported by Russia.
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40% Bias Score
107 Arrested in Tbilisi Amid Protests Against Georgian Government
Following disputed elections and the Georgian government's decision to suspend EU accession talks, 107 protesters were arrested in Tbilisi during large-scale demonstrations, injuring several police officers. The protests highlight deep public opposition to the government's increasingly authoritarian...
107 Arrested in Tbilisi Amid Protests Against Georgian Government
Following disputed elections and the Georgian government's decision to suspend EU accession talks, 107 protesters were arrested in Tbilisi during large-scale demonstrations, injuring several police officers. The protests highlight deep public opposition to the government's increasingly authoritarian...
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40% Bias Score